Better Capital
Pune, India / San Francisco, California · Invests in Asia; US · Website
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Day 0 venture capital applied by a deep operator. Better Capital invests at the earliest stage where ambiguity is highest and operator judgment adds the most value. Solo GP model keeps conviction high and enables deep engagement with 20-25 companies at critical inflection points.
Likely not a fit for
Not interested in: late-stage companies, ventures dependent on regulatory stability, teams where intelligence exceeds wisdom, market creation plays without patient follow-on capital.
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- ~1 week
- Warm intro
- Preferred
- Involvement
- Advisor
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Assets under mgmt
- $100M
- Decision process
- Solo GP
Partners & team
2 contacts on file
Portfolio
slice is a leading fintech company focused on India's youth, aiming to build a smart, innovative, and transparent platform to redesign the financial experience for millennials and GenZ.
Jupiter offers a range of scalp care products designed to address various hair and scalp concerns, including dandruff and dry scalp.
Rupeek is India’s leading asset-backed, digital lending fintech platform that provides low interest online gold loans at the convenience of the customer's home. The company aims to create equal access to credit for every Indian.
Khatabook is a digital ledger app designed to help businesses manage their credit and debit transactions efficiently. It offers features such as payment reminders, invoice creation, and inventory management, catering primarily to the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India.
Teachmint offers an AI-powered connected classroom technology platform that digitizes educational environments, providing tools like digital boards, interactive whiteboards, and classroom management systems.
M2P Fintech provides simplified banking, lending, and payment solutions through custom APIs, enabling fintechs, banks, and businesses to offer financial services.
Kutumb is a community app designed to help organizations and communities stay connected, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic. It allows users to create community accounts, share updates in regional languages, and offers features like a free payment gateway for organizations.
Yulu is India's largest shared micro-mobility service provider using electric two-wheelers to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution in urban India. Yulu service is actively used for the last-mile commute as well as last-mile deliveries, making a real impact on India's goal of electrifying its mobility by 2030.
Bijak is an agritech platform empowering every node in the agricultural supply chain, transforming grain trading in India and linking fresh produce suppliers with major market hubs.
ShopKirana is a B2B commerce company focused on technology and supply chain innovation that aims to empower retailers to be competitive by providing technology, operational expertise and scale advantage. The platform connects retailers directly with brands, enabling them to source products quickly and efficiently.
Airmeet is a leading virtual events platform that enables organizations to host engaging, impactful events such as webinars, conferences, town halls, and career fairs. The platform blends seamless technology with human interaction to create immersive experiences.
Recent activity
- Nov 2025
Privado
Seed · Lead
- Oct 2025
Contlo
Seed · Lead
- Sep 2025
Weav
Seed · Lead
- Aug 2025
DocSumo
Seed · Lead
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4 months ago
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The Economic Times
More micro VCs take shape as domestic investors up exposure
8 months ago
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Matters.AI raises Rs 55 crore seed funding co-led by Kalaari Capital, Endiya Partners
10 months ago
Entrackr
Matters.AI raises Rs 55 Cr led by Kalaari and Endiya Partners
10 months ago
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Bengaluru-based quick medicine delivery startup Plazza raises $1.4 million led by All in Capital
11 months ago
Entrackr
Quick medicine delivery startup Plazza raises $1.4 Mn led by All In Capital
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Indian Startup News
Gold savings platform Gullak raises $7.5 million to expand presence in tier 2 & 3 cities
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Barron's
Gambling Addiction Draws Investment From Venture Capital Firms
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The Arc Web
Acko acquires Better Capital-backed startup OneCare
Jul 2024
Indian Startup News
Healthtech startup Peping raises $400K led by Better Capital, others
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AlleyWatch
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YourStory.com
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Nov 2021
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